slasher

noun

slash·er ˈsla-shər

often attributive

: one that slashes

especially : a person who mutilates or kills with an edged blade

a slasher film

Examples of slasher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While the premise might sound straightforward, the first two episodes — both airing tonight and then weekly on the cable network — bring in many big ideas about faith, family and madness that elevate it from traditional slasher fare. —

William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024 There are countless slasher films to choose from today, but there's something satisfyingly nostalgic about the genre tropes set up in the 1978 trailblazer. —

Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 Max has opted against a third season of the slasher teen drama mystery Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, which never found the same success as its parent Pretty Little Liars. —

Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Tobe Hooper’s 1974 slasher masterpiece embraced its lowbrow status with its matter-of-fact title and unapologetic gore, likely seen by many as a cheap attempt to ride shock value into a quick box office gold mine. —

Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slasher

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